Meridian 818v3

Meridian Reference Audio Core 818v3—with MQA Hi-Res Audio

The pinnacle of two-channel audio, this flagship Meridian product is offered at a deep discount. Am original owner. Has always been used in a pristine, smoke-free environment. I rated it very good because it was used in a rack, though I see no evidence of that. Looks new to me. Has performed flawlessly the entire ownership period with no issues. Free shipping within continental US. Will deliver in Park City/Salt Lake City area. Will accept certified check or Paypal.

Here some information from Meridian:

The ultimate home audio system hub, the 818v3 Reference Audio Core is the highest performance two-channel preamplifier manufactured by Meridian. With a full suite of the unique resolution enhancement technologies on-board and extensive connection options for all of your audio sources, the 818v3 delivers the very best listening experience.

The 818v3 is the highest performance two-channel preamplifier manufactured by Meridian – the ultimate home audio system hub. Connecting at the heart of an incredible Meridian music system, it offers simple networked integration with an array of audio sources, including MQA-encoded files and streams.

Specifications

AUDIO OUTPUTS- ANALOGUE

1x unbalanced on phono, 1x balanced on XLR-3M, rendering of decoded MQA streams

AUDIO OUTPUTS - DIGITAL

Coaxial S/PDIF ≤96kHz/24-bit 

Twin SpeakerLink, RJ45 balanced (AES/EBU) digital interface for single-cable connection to other Meridian equipment, ≤96kHz/24-bit with MHR, and MQA signals for rendering by Meridian DSP loudspeakers

AUDIO INPUTS - ANALOGUE

6x unbalanced on phono

AUDIO INPUTS - DIGITAL

2x Coaxial S/PDIF ≤192kHz/24-bit, DoP, 2x Toslink optical ≤96kHz/24-bit, 1x SpeakerLink ≤192kHz/24- bit, 1x Asynchronous USB ≤192kHz/24-bit, DoP, MQA source decoding, DSD (DoP) native decode

SOURCES

One network input (Ethernet) for connection to a Roon system or an alternative control interface

COMMS

Meridian Comms: 2x 240 degree 5-pinDIN, 1x SpeakerLink input with Comms, 2x SpealerLink outputs with Comms
RS232: 9-pin D-sub, remote control & configuration
Triggers: 3x 12V (barrel connectors)

CONTROLS

Front panel: Source, Play/Pause, Previous, Next, Mute, Volume+, Volume-, Off
Behind long door: Menu, Up, Down, Left, Right, F-Fwd, F-Rwd, Setup, Source, Display, Mute, Volume+, Volume-
Remote Control: Via MSR+ (supplied) and RS232

DIMENSIONS / WEIGHT

HEIGHT: 175mm [6.9in]
WIDTH: 480mm [18.9in]
DEPTH: 411mm [16.2in]
WEIGHT: 16.0kg [35.2lbs]

POWER

Advanced linear power supply: 110 - 120 Volt 50/60Hz, 220 - 240 Volt 50/60Hz
Max Power Consumption: 40 Watts